Case 3 n Case 4 n 21yo TB mare presented for unresponsive pastern dermatitis which was characterised by severe exudation and crusting with regional inflammation and discomfort Prior to trial the owner had tried a 7d course of oral trimpethoprim-sulphonamide with no improvement. She then tried topical management with a silver based cream following washing with a dilute chlorhexidine solution which reportedly had minimal effect There was no ‘control’ with this case but one can visualise where the dressing had been in contact with the skin and the perimeter of the lesion was essentially left untreated 12yo Welsh x Hackney mare presented for pastern dermatitis and lameness Right hind used as ‘honey-treatment’ leg as exudative dermatitis on dorsal cannon with moderate crusting Moderate but less severe crusting left fore lateral pastern used as ‘control’ leg- managed with dilute chlorhexidine to wash the area then application of a tack-shop product 24 hours after consultation and application of the dressing the pony developed cellulitis and was prescribed oral trimethoprim-sulfa (sulfadiazine 25mg/kg, trimethoprim 5mg/kg once daily) and phenylbutazone (2.2mg/kg twice daily per os) for 5 days n n n n n Honey treatment leg Honey treatment leg Control leg www.kruuse.com
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